23 h. ago YEIDEP: Keystone Bank Lauds Federal Gov’t, Minister For Empowering Nigerian Youths

Keystone Bank Limited has lauded the President Bola Tinubu-led administration for its undying support towards youth development in Nigeria. The bank expressed its appreciation at a solidarity dinner held in honour of Comrade Ayodele Olawande, the Minister for Youth Development, and Comrade Kennedy Iyere, the Coordinator-General of the Youth Economic Intervention and De-Radicalization Program (YEIDEP) […]

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48 h. ago FG, Oyo gov’t applaud Planet 3R for empowering 97 youths through recycling

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan   The Federal Government and Oyo State Government have commended Planet 3R, an integrated waste recycling and manufacturing firm, for its initiative in empowering 97 youths in Oyo State through a waste-to-wealth program.   Speaking at the Transform West Africa Project’s product demonstration and certification ceremony in Ibadan, Commissioner for Environment […] The post FG, Oyo gov’t applaud Planet 3R for empowering 97 youths through recycling appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Ramadan: Parents, other stakeholders lament conitnued closure of schools

Tribune Online Ramadan: Parents, other stakeholders lament conitnued closure of schools TWO weeks into the closure of schools in Kebbi, Bauchi, among other northern states, because of Ramadan, the decision of the states’ authorities has continued to generate uneasiness among the citizens. Some teachers who spoke with Saturday Tribune expressed displeasure, describing the closures as unhelpful for the educational fortune of the state which is grappling […] Ramadan: Parents, other stakeholders lament conitnued closure of schools Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Ramadan: Dangote foundation donates 25,000 bags of rice to Bauchi residents

The Aliko Dangote Foundation has donated a total of 25,000 bags of rice as palliatives to the less privileged in Bauchi State. Speaking during the distribution of the 10-kilogram bags of rice in Bauchi on Tuesday, the representative of the Dangote Foundation, Ahmed Hashim said the rice which was provided to ease hardship during the Read More

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9 d. ago Ramadan: Bauchi Govt Empowers Over 500 Orphans, Vulnerable Children

To uplift and improve the well-being of orphans and vulnerable children in this Holy Month of Ramadan, the Bauchi State Orphans and Vulnerable Children Agency (BASOVCA) has distributed foodstuffs and clothing materials to about 501 vulnerable children. LEADERSHIP reports that the beneficiaries were drawn from the 20 local government areas of the state. They were […]

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1 week ago Ramadan: Dangote Donates 25,000 Bags Of Rice To Bauchi Residents

A total of 25,000 of 10kg bags of rice were on Tuesday distributed to 20 local government areas and to some critical stakeholders, privileged and less-privileged members of the society in Bauchi State by the Aliko Dangote Foundation. The Group general Manager of Dangote Industries Limited, Mr. Ahmed Hashim presented the consignment to the Bauchi […]

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1 week ago Health sector faced with severe governance, accountability challenges — ICPC

Partner Ministry to tackle corruption From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), said it has identified severe governance and accountability challenges in the health sector, particularly at the Primary Health Care (PHC) level, where pregnant women, children, and vulnerable populations are most affected. It also noted the diversion of […] The post Health sector faced with severe governance, accountability challenges — ICPC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Lagos Gov’t, Private Firms Set For Job Fair To Bridge Employment Gap, Empower Job Seekers

A project management firm, Sortie Projects Ltd, in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development, and My Career Couch, has announced the launch of a groundbreaking job fair tagged CareerPro 2025 scheduled to take place in Lagos in July 2025. The initiative seeks to address unemployment challenges by creating a dynamic […]

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2 w. ago Husband beat my daughter to death after I stopped her divorce – Father of housewife killed over Ramadan food

Abdullahi Muhammad, father of late Wasilah Abdullahi, who was allegedly beaten to death by her husband, Nuru Isah, over Ramadan food in Bauchi State, speaks to UMAR SANI about his grief and regrets over his young daughter’s demise What is your relationship with the late Wasilah? I am the father of the late Wasilah, who Read More

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3 w. ago School closures: Sharia council, groups urge more shutdown as opposition grows

The decision by the four northern states of Kebbi, Katsina, Bauchi and Kano to close schools for the Ramadan period has continued to spark criticism with education stakeholders raising concerns over the impact on students. While the four states shut down schools for five weeks, Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State reduced the official working Read More

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3 w. ago Ramadan: Foundation donates rice to Muslims community in 20 Bauchi LGAs

Tribune Online Ramadan: Foundation donates rice to Muslims community in 20 Bauchi LGAs A Bauchi-based charity organisation, ‘Wunti Al-khair Foundation’, has embarked on the distribution of rice to the less privileged Muslim communities across the 20 local governments of Bauchi State. Our correspondent reports that the distribution of the Ramadan support is being conducted in phases after its commencement with beneficiaries from Katagum, Zaki, Gamawa, and Giade Local […] Ramadan: Foundation donates rice to Muslims community in 20 Bauchi LGAs Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Communicate before implementation of any policy, APC chieftain tells govs

Tribune Online Communicate before implementation of any policy, APC chieftain tells govs Notably, some northern states, including Kano, Kebbi, Katsina, and Bauchi, have ordered that all schools remain closed during Ramadan. Communicate before implementation of any policy, APC chieftain tells govs Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Pinnah Foods partners with The Destiny Trust to support vulnerable children in Nigeria

For many vulnerable children in Nigeria, the challenges go beyond hunger. They struggle with survival, education, and the hope of read more Pinnah Foods partners with The Destiny Trust to support vulnerable children in Nigeria

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3 w. ago MURIC Accuses CAN Of Double Standards Over Ramadan School Closures

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has responded to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), over its criticism of the decision by four Northern states Bauchi, Katsina, Kano, and Kebbi to extend school closures during Ramadan. MURIC’s Executive Director, Prof. Ishaq Akintola, accused CAN of overstepping its boundaries and displaying double standards regarding Muslim practices. CAN […] The post MURIC Accuses CAN Of Double Standards Over Ramadan School Closures appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago CAN exhibiting double standards over Ramadan school closures — MURIC

The Muslim Rights Concern has issued a rebuttal to the Christian Association of Nigeria’s condemnation of the decision by four Northern states—Bauchi, Katsina, Kano, and Kebbi—to extend school closures for the Ramadan period. MURIC’s Executive Director, Prof. Ishaq Akintola, accused CAN of overstepping its bounds and exhibiting double standards in matters concerning the Muslim community. Read More

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3 w. ago Ramadan: Shutting down schools unwise decision, Parents tell Northern govs

Tribune Online Ramadan: Shutting down schools unwise decision, Parents tell Northern govs Parents have criticised the governments of four northern states: Katsina, Kebbi, Kano, and Bauchi for shutting down schools during the ongoing Ramadan fasting, describing the decision as shocking and completely unwise. The National President of the Parent-Teacher Association of Nigeria (PTAN), Alhaji Haruna Danjuma, expressed this position in an exclusive interview with the Nigerian Tribune […] Ramadan: Shutting down schools unwise decision, Parents tell Northern govs Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Ramadan: Northern CAN condemns school closures in Bauchi, others

The Christian Association of Nigeria in the 19 Northern States and Abuja has condemned the closure of public and private schools in some Northern states during Ramadan. While condemning the action of the affected states, the Christian body asked northern governors to match education with spiritual practice. The call followed the directive to close public Read More

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3 w. ago Middle Belt Forum faults closure of northern schools for Ramadan

The Middle Belt Forum has strongly condemned the closure of public and private schools in parts of Kebbi and Southern Bauchi states to observe Ramadan, calling it unjust to non-Muslim students. In a statement released in Kaduna on Sunday, MBF national spokesman, Luka Binniyat, argued that the move reinforced fears that Sharia law in these Read More

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3 w. ago Ramadan: 5 weeks closure of schools in northern states unacceptable — CAN

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the decision of some northern states governors to shut down schools, public and private, for five weeks period of Ramadan. CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, in a statement, on Sunday, said that CAN views the decision of governments of Bauchi, Katsina, Kano, and Kebbi […] The post Ramadan: 5 weeks closure of schools in northern states unacceptable — CAN appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Bauchi Community In Shock As Man Kills Wife Over Ramadan Meal

A tragic incident in Bauchi State has shocked the community as a 50-year-old man, Alhaji Nuru Isah, allegedly beat his 24-year-old wife, Wasila Abdullahi, to death over a domestic dispute during Ramadan. The incident occurred on March 1, 2025, in the Fadamam Mada area. According to the Bauchi State Police Command, the couple argued over […] The post Bauchi Community In Shock As Man Kills Wife Over Ramadan Meal appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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